MARION, N.C., Dec. 7, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xlibris, the leading print-on-demand self-publishing services provider, announced today the release of Woodchuck OntOnt FairHolly WyattHiser McGallion and His Friends, a highly imaginative and touching children's book authored by Aunt Grace.
This release tells the story of a twelve-year-old groundhog named OntOnt who carries a keen knowledge of life that causes him to ponder many mysteries and play tricks on others to illuminate life's mysteries. At the same time, he dreams of faraway places while living a marvelous life close to nature, good friends, and family. He knows that he is blessed by a Great Universal Spirit that tells him life's secrets, including how to talk to vegetables.
The narrative explores OntOnt's convictions that he lives on the Island of Paradise with a Great Universal Spirit guiding everything. Through adventures with family and friends, including DC Fox, Decatur the Skunk, and Grandpa Ghost, readers will discover that everyone has a wonderful Christmas in spite of having so little money. Soon, the season will change and OntOnt's dreams of faraway places, of sharing the Great Mystery with the whole world, will continue coming true. What could all of these developments mean for him and the others? The outcome awaits readers.
With its strong emphasis on living life to the fullest from the heart, Woodchuck OntOnt FairHolly WyattHiser McGallion and His Friends is strongly recommended to children and pre-teens. Readers who wish to order a copy of this children's book are encouraged to visit Xlibris.com or call (888) 795-4274 today.
About the Author
Aunt Grace was born in the early 1940s in western North Carolina. Despite having little money and living with inconveniences, she and her family remained intact, and during those years, the author developed a love for the mountains and nature. As a child, she watched and listened to everything that happened around her. Somehow, she mentally computed every person, tree, flower, mule, horse and cow -- each with a distinct personality.
At the age of nine, Aunt Grace started reading long stories through her mother's books. Subsequently, she started writing short pieces to read to others and always scored an A+ on them in school. The author sincerely believes that Earth is a schoolroom where people learn many lessons about valuing all life and its different forms.
Woodchuck OntOnt FairHolly WyattHiser McGallion
and His Friends * by Aunt Grace
Publication Date: December 4, 2009
Picture Book; $32.99; 96 pages; 978-1-4415-6794-9
Picture Book Hardcover; $42.99; 96 pages; 978-1-4415-6795-6
Members of the media who wish to review this book may request a complimentary paperback copy by contacting the publisher at (888) 795-4274 x. 7479. To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at (610) 915-0294 or call (888) 795-4274 x. 7876.
For more information, contact Xlibris at (888) 795-4274 or on the web at www.Xlibris.com.